Energy Efficient Checklist

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The ‘Design Checklist’ will not be mandated. It is merely an education piece on appropriate construction methods for our future.

Previously, the checklist has been a voluntary point based system that provided a small discount on building fees. I think this system works well. It also seems that most other communities are utilizing their programs as a type of local ‘certification’. This ‘certification’ has proven to create enhanced real estate value.

The question becomes…. What is the next level of housing? The Baca has been, and continues to be, a leader in Natural and off-grid building. It’s now time to establish the ‘Next Level’ of lifestyle attached to housing. Consider what will be important to us with regard to housing 50-75 years from now.

The checklist is meant to be a basic point system. You get points for each of the criteria you meet. Accumulated points equate to a ‘benefit’. Either financial or recognition based. Such as a local ‘certification’.